Prevailing torque nut
US9212686B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 11, 2013 |
| Grant date | Dec 15, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 11, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23G2210/04
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed herein is a prevailing torque nut (10) comprising a body (12) having a longitudinal opening (14) extending therethrough. The body has a hexagonal outer surface (16) and an inner surface (18) defining the opening (14). A female thread (20) is formed on the inner surface and extends from one longitudinal end to an opposite longitudinal end of the opening (14). The thread (20) has a constant depth along its entire length, is of helical configuration along its entire length, and tapers radially inwardly in diameter at one end of the opening (14).
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